SWIFT/BIC code PZHSDE66CAL
PZHSDE66CAL belongs to Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw in Calw, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PZHSDE66CAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PZHSDE66 |
| Branch code | CAL |
| Bank | Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw |
| Branch | — |
| City | Calw |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PZHS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 66 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CAL Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC PZHSDE66CAL?
PZHSDE66CAL identifies Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw, a branch or department of Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw in Calw, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use PZHSDE66 instead of PZHSDE66CAL?
PZHSDE66 points to the head office of Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw, while PZHSDE66CAL is Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PZHSDE66CAL.
Do I need PZHSDE66CAL to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PZHSDE66CAL.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of PZHSDE66CAL mean?
PZHS is the bank code of Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 66 is the location code and CAL is the code of the department Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw.
Does Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.